Ontario Portfolio Manager - European Wines (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

  Charton Hobbs Inc. (http://www.chartonhobbs.com)

  Mississauga, Ontario

Ontario Portfolio Manager – European Wines

 

Job Summary

Based in Mississauga and reporting to the Vice President – European Portfolio, this position is responsible for the brand development of a significant portfolio of wine brands in Ontario.

Skills and qualifications:

A candidate with a successful track record in brand management in the beverage alcohol industry would be ideal to this role. Eligible candidates will bring a strong skillset in strategic marketing, communication, forecasting, process/planning management, plus traditional and digital advertising and retail promotional experience.   Analytical thinking capabilities coupled with problem-solving skills plus a hands-on attitude and a positive team orientated attitude are additional key attributes for this position. This role requires a genuine demonstrated passion for wines and spirits.  

Key responsibilities include:

• Building brand plans, forecasts, and budgets for all the brands in the portfolio;

• Develop, present and sell-in strategic marketing plans that will facilitate product portfolio growth;

• Manage supplier relationships to analyze brand performance and create innovative and result-driven promotional programs. Ensure that all programs are properly tracked to evaluate and revisit effectiveness, provide ongoing budget management;

• Gain an excellent understanding of the product categories and their respective competitive and retail environments to anticipate market changes and develop strategies to offset the changes;

• Work closely with key internal contacts and customers to ensure goals are attained and programs are executed to plan.  Maintain congruence between regional plans and national brand strategies (pricing, promotion, image, trademarks, consumer communication, POS, etc.)

 

The successful candidate must possess a bachelor degree within a business-related field and has already worked for a minimum of three years within a strategic sales or marketing role.  In addition advanced computer skills, strong PowerPoint and excellent Excel ability, experience in digital marketing and social media are required. WSET 2 or 3.

 

Excellent salary plus incentive bonus and benefits commensurate with experience. Business related expenses are also covered.  Please forward a detailed cover letter and resume which clearly demonstrates your experience in marketing and your passion for the wine & spirits industry to: [email protected]

 

 

 

The above information is representative of the work performed in this position, however it is not all-inclusive.  The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is similar or related to the essential duties and responsibilities

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